by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 24, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 9 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 24: OPTIONAL SUNRISE HIKE TO “HILL 713, ” ARBEL, MT. OF BEATITUDES Today was our “reflection” day and it was a fabulous one in many ways. The sun was bright once again, with temps in the 70s. We only visited a few sites, with a slower...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 22, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 7 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 22: HIPPOS, YARDENIT/JORDAN RIVER, KINNERET CEMETERY, MAGDALA, CHORIZIM, CAPERNAUM, ANCIENT BOAT, SEA OF GALILEE BOAT RIDE We work up to a beautiful sunrise this morning on the Sea of Galilee. It was another perfect weather day, with...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 21, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 6 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 21: QUMRAN, BETH SHEAN, MEGIDDO, NAZARETH RIDGE, GALILEE Today was another brilliantly sunny day, with wonderful temps in the 70s. We have appreciated so far this dry weather pattern here in Israel. After a modest breakfast (because of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 3, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Thursday, November 3: Caesarea, Carmel, Megiddo, Precipice of Nazareth, Tiberias Today was our first full day here in Israel. We are all excited to engage with the Bible and the primary land where biblical events took place. The day’s weather was ideal, with a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 15, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Thursday, September 15: Beth Shean, Shiloh, Judean Desert/Desert of Parath, Jericho, Dead Sea Today was another great day. The sun was bright, with warmer temps in the 90s. We left the Sea of Galilee in the morning and arrived at the southern end of the Dead...
